HomeMy WebLinkAbout24318 RESOLUTION NO. 24318
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING AND AUTHORIZING
SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR
THE ACQUISITION OF PRIVATELY OWNED PROPERTIES ON
THE CHINO CONE FOR PRESERVATION OF OPEN SPACE
FROM THE COACHELLA VALLEY MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY
PROPOSITION 1 PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL SUCH
APPLICATIONS AND AGREEMENTS.
WHEREAS, The Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy, (the
"Conservancy"), was established by California Public Resources Code Section
33501 in 1991 to protect the natural and cultural resources of the Coachella
Valley and its surrounding mountains, which include the San Jacinto and Santa
Rosa Mountains National Monument and portions of Joshua Tree National Park;
and
WHEREAS, The Conservancy has a history of working efficiently with
federal agencies, Riverside County, local cities and numerous nonprofit
organizations to preserve open space, wildlife, scarce water resources and
historical artifacts through conservation land acquisition, habitat management or
restoration, and educational and recreational opportunities for residents and
visitors; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 1, the "Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure
Improvement Act of 2014," was enacted by the voters on November 4, 2014, to
provide a comprehensive and fiscally responsible approach for addressing the
array of challenges facing California's limited water resources; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 1 provides funding to implement the three
objectives of the California Water Action Plan, namely, more reliable water
supplies, the restoration of important species and habitat, and a more resilient
and sustainably managed water infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, under Chapter 6 of Proposition 1, the Conservancy received
an allocation of $10 million to fund multi-benefit water quality, water supply, and
watershed protection and restoration projects that benefit the Coachella Valley;
and
WHEREAS, on May 11, 2015, the Conservancy adopted the Proposition 1
Grant Program Guidelines, (the "Guidelines"), establish the process to be used
by the Conservancy to solicit applications, evaluate proposals and award grants
of Proposition 1 funds; .and
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WHEREAS, the Conservancy anticipates making $2.5 million available for
eligible projects in fiscal year 2015-16, and approximately $2.0 million per year
for the next four fiscal years; and
WHEREAS, the Conservancy will administer one or more competitive
cycles each fiscal year through the issuance of a notice of funding availability
("NOFA"), and applicants must submit a Conservancy Proposition 1 grant
application package in accordance with the requirements of a NOFA to be
considered; and
WHEREAS, on May 9, 2017, the Conservancy issued its NOFA
No. 2017-01, requesting applications for Watershed Acquisition Projects; and
WHEREAS, the Guidelines require that applicants provide a resolution,
motion or similar action that has been duly adopted or passed as an official act of
the applicant's governing body authorizing the filing of the application, including
all understandings and assurances contained therein, and directing and
authorizing the person identified as the official representative of the applicant to
act in connection with the application and to provide such additional information
as may be required; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to apply to the Conservancy for Proposition 1
grant funding for acquisition of privately-held properties on the Chino Cone, in an
effort to preserve these properties as permanent open space, focused on seven
(7) parcels consisting of 232 acres located in an environmentally sensitive area
of the Chino Cone alluvial fan; and
WHEREAS the City P acquire anticipates the cost to the 232 acres of
privately-held properties located in an environmentally sensitive area of the
Chino Cone alluvial fan is $6,000,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS HEREBY DECLARES THE FOLLOWING:
1. The City Council hereby supports the submittal of an application to the
Conservancy for a Watershed Acquisition Project, focused on acquiring up to
232 acres-of privately-held properties located in an 'environmentally sensitive
area of the Chino Cone alluvial fan at an estimated cost of$6,000,000.
2. The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized and empowered to
execute in the name of the City of Palm Springs all grant documents,
including but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments and
requests for payment, necessary to secure grant funds and implement the
approved grant projects.
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3. Pursuant to the authorization herein Section 2, the City Manager, or
designee, possesses legal authority to apply for the grants, and to implement
the proposed projects, and is hereby identified as the official representative of
the City of Palm Springs to act in connection with the applications and to
provide such additional information as may be required.
4. The City of Palm Springs will cause the project to be implemented in
accordance with the schedule, budget and conditions contained in its grant
proposal. Where the project includes land acquisition, the property shall be
maintained in perpetuity for the conservation of its biological and scenic
resources. With the approval of the Conservancy, the City of Palm Springs or
its successors in interest in the property may transfer the responsibility to
maintain the property to a qualified local, state, or federal agency, or to
another qualified non-profit organization.
5. The City of Palm Springs will give the State's authorized representative
access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents
related to the grants.
6. The City of Palm Springs will comply where applicable with provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act and the California Relocation Assistance
Act, any other state, and/or local laws, and/or regulations.
ADOPTED THIS 18TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2017.
David H. Ready, E h.D.
City Manager
ATTEST:
Kathleen D. Hart, MMC
Interim City Clerk
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) SS.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, KATHLEEN D. HART, Interim City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs,
hereby certify that Resolution No. 24318 is a full, true and correct copy, and was
duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs
on October 18, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Roberts, Mayor Pro Tern Foat, and Mayor Moon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers Kors and Mills
RECUSAL: None
Kathleen D. Hart, MMC
Interim City Clerk